corned

American  

[kawrnd] / kɔrnd /

adjective

1. marinated in brine, often containing garlic, peppercorns, cloves, etc.; preserved or cured with salt.

   Fish or corned meat was a common menu item for Byzantine households of the 13th century.

   I have a great recipe that features corned cabbage.

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corned British  

/ kɔːnd /

adjective

1. (esp of beef) cooked and then preserved or pickled in salt or brine, now often canned

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• uncorned
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of corned

First recorded in 1570–80; corn ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It wants the public sector and businesses to commit to deforestation-free supply chains by 2028 and an outright ban on corned beef from Brazil.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Though a corned beef and cabbage plate may be synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S., the dish is more rooted in Irish-American culture than traditional Irish culture.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024

I might have a corned beef sandwich at one of the deli spots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

On the menu will be corned beef and cabbage and green cookies shaped like shamrocks.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023

She put the corned beef back into her basket and covered it with a bag.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie